- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mayfield, KY
Farmington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Farmington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210228000473
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farmington Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Mayfield · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Farmington Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farmington Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Mayfield, KY.
School address
District: Graves County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210228000473 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Farmington Elementary School grew from 266 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 210228000473 · Mayfield, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 13.7:1 · 59.8% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Graves County High School (1,145 students)
Farmington Elementary School grew from 266 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Farmington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Graves County
Graves County High School
1,145 students
- Graves County
Graves County Middle School
556 students
- Graves County
Graves County Central Elementary
480 students
- Sedalia Elemen 376
Sedalia Elementary School
376 students
- Symsonia Eleme 370
Symsonia Elementary School
370 students
- This school 288
Farmington Elementary School
288 students
What this shows Farmington Elementary School reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farmington Elementary School compares
Farmington Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▲ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 32% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,902
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, Farmington Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Graves County reports $12,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Farmington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graves County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Graves County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Graves County Central Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sedalia Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Symsonia Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farmington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Mayfield
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mayfield Elementary School
Standard public school
987 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Graves County Central Elementary
Standard public school
480 students 15:1 students per teacher
Sedalia Elementary School
Standard public school
376 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Gateway Academy High School
Alternative education program
48 students 48:1 students per teacher
Mayfield Youth Development Center
Alternative education program
6 students 6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~288 students)
Frequently asked questions about Farmington Elementary School
How many students attend Farmington Elementary School?
Farmington Elementary School has 288 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mayfield, KY. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farmington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Farmington Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 10% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Farmington Elementary School?
59.8% of students at Farmington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farmington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Farmington Elementary School is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Mayfield, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farmington Elementary School?
Farmington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Farmington Elementary School rank among schools in Mayfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Farmington Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Mayfield, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mayfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Graves County?
Besides Farmington Elementary School, Graves County also operates Graves County High School (1,145 students), Graves County Middle School (556 students), and Graves County Central Elementary (480 students). See the Graves County district page for the complete list.